Subordo Phyllacantha

Schewiakoff, 1926

In this suborder the proximal end of each spicule bears four to six lateral extensions, resembling leaves or blades. Spicules assembled in cell center into star-like structure with bases delimiting 22 pyramidal cavities. The pyramidal bases of the spicules bear four to six lateral leaves or blades on each ridge.

Three families:

Family Phyllostauridae
Family Stauracanthidae
Family Dictyacanthidae

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